3271. yaat
Strong's Lexicon
yaat: To wrap, envelop, cover

Original Word: יָעַט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ya`at
Pronunciation: yah-at
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-at')
Definition: To wrap, envelop, cover
Meaning: to clothe

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yaat," the concept of covering or enveloping can be related to Greek terms such as "periballo" (G4016), which means to throw around or to clothe.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaat" primarily conveys the action of wrapping or enveloping something. It is used in contexts where covering or concealing is implied, often with a sense of protection or concealment. The term can also suggest the idea of surrounding or encasing an object or person.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of wrapping or covering was significant in various contexts, from everyday life to religious practices. For instance, garments were wrapped around the body for warmth and modesty, while sacred objects were often covered to signify their holiness and to protect them from defilement. The concept of covering also extends metaphorically to divine protection and concealment from harm.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
another reading for atah, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יָעַט] verb cover; — only

Qal Perfect3masculine singular suffix מְעִיל צְדָקָה יְעָטָ֑נִי Isaiah 61:10 ("" הִלְבִּישַׁנִי בִּגְדֵייֶֿשַׁע) but compare עָטָה.

יָעִיר see below עור.

יָעִישׁ see below עושׁ.

יַעְכָּן see below עכן.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cover

A primitive root; to clothe -- cover.

Forms and Transliterations
יְעָטָ֑נִי יעטני yə‘āṭānî yə·‘ā·ṭā·nî yeaTani
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 61:10
HEB: מְעִ֥יל צְדָקָ֖ה יְעָטָ֑נִי כֶּֽחָתָן֙ יְכַהֵ֣ן
KJV: of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe
INT: A robe of righteousness covered A bridegroom decks

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Strong's Hebrew 3271
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yə·‘ā·ṭā·nî — 1 Occ.















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